Animal ID is a system for identifying and tracking all animals in the 4-H animal science project areas.
Deadlines
February 15, 2024: Market beef and dairy steer.
May 15, 2024: Beef (breeding, prospect calves, cow/calf pairs), dairy cattle, dairy goat, dog, horse, llama-alpaca, meat goat, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine.
Ear Tags
Ear tags are now available at the Benton County Extension office. Stop into the Extension office to pick up your family's tags.
ID Entry in 4-H Online
All IDs must be entered in 4-H Online or a completed ID worksheet should be submitted to the Benton County Extension Office by the ID deadline.
Feel free to reference the tip sheet for entering your family's animals in 4-H Online 2.0.
Animal ID Information
Please reference the Benton County 4-H market beef and dairy steer ID letter or the ID letter for all other animal types for county-specific details.
For all animal ID worksheets, species specific requirements, and updates, please reference the Minnesota 4-H Animal ID page.
Questions? Contact the Benton County Extension office
Benton County Extension
531 Dewey Street, Foley, MN 56329
320-968-5077
mnext-benton@umn.edu
Ann Olson, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
olso7616@umn.edu or 320-968-5077
Megan Gerads, Extension Support Staff
gerad049@umn.edu or 320-968-5077